My dear Dad turned 88 years old two months ago, along with his twin brother, Jack. In September, both of them will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversaries, too.

This photo was taken a few weeks ago in Florida. Uncle Jack is on the left, and my dad is on the right. They didn't look much alike when they were young, but they've grown to look more alike as they age.

My father is the most loving, hard working and the most decent man that I've ever known. I'm extremely fortunate, I know, to still have both him and my mother in my life.